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America's Boating Course: Know Before You Go

2022-03-19 10:30:00 2022-03-19 16:00:00 America/New_York America's Boating Course: Know Before You Go This free two-day boating safety course is provided by the Akron Sail and Power Squadron. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.644.7050. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Saturday, March 19
10:30am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-03-19 10:30:00 2022-03-19 16:00:00 America/New_York America's Boating Course: Know Before You Go This free two-day boating safety course is provided by the Akron Sail and Power Squadron. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.644.7050. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

This free two-day boating safety course is provided by the Akron Sail and Power Squadron. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.644.7050.

Register online, in person or by calling Portage Lakes Branch Library, 330.644.7050.

Ohio law requires any boat operator born on or after January 1, 1982 to successfully complete a boating safety course approved by the (NASBLA) before operating any craft powered by greater than 10 horsepower.

America's Boating Course is certified by the United States Coast Guard, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Watercraft.

For more information about the Ohio boater education law, visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Outdoors | Education |

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Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck

Hours
We're closed Sunday May 25 due to Memorial Day Eve
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day Eve)

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room,Reading Garden

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jun 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room